I had a Russian tea service last night. (Of all the things you might have expected to read, I bet that wasn’t one of them.) Before you think I’ve defected — or simply become more cultured in the few days I’ve been away — let me tell you that I didn’t have to travel beyondContinue reading “Russia, Tea & Me”
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Mary Higgins Clark: The Queen (Still) Reigns Supreme
Heartbroken to learn that Mary Higgins Clark, our reigning Queen of Suspense, has passed away at the age of 92. She was my first “adult” author – I still remember the book that made me a fan: ALL AROUND THE TOWN – and I’ve never stopped reading her books, even these many years later. DespiteContinue reading “Mary Higgins Clark: The Queen (Still) Reigns Supreme”
Will Write For Free (But Would Rather Be Paid)
Ten days ago, I was contacted by one of the editors I write for. He asked if I could provide four book reviews for the next issue of his magazine and said he’d need them in about a week and a half. (Ahem, today.) Despite an even busier week with mom than usual — sevenContinue reading “Will Write For Free (But Would Rather Be Paid)”
The Library: A Hogwarts For Muggles
I recently read an article that made me think there’s hope for humanity yet: “In 2019, more Americans went to the library that to the movies. Yes, really.” It was a piece for lithub recapping a new Gallup poll — the first of its kind since 2001 — that found patronizing the local library remainsContinue reading “The Library: A Hogwarts For Muggles”
Hopelessly Addicted To … Books
I am a hopeless addict — and books are my drug of choice. I think about them constantly. When can I sneak a hit? Which will be the one to satisfy my craving? Will people judge me? I’ve gone into debt for books. (Yes, A, the Barnes & Noble credit card was a bad ideaContinue reading “Hopelessly Addicted To … Books”
Write Away / Write A Way 